12 weeks of P90X2

I began my 12 week journey of completing the NEW P90X2 Disc Set.  It was something I always wanted to complete as I had seen so many positive results from people I know.  I had P90X for 2 years, but couldn't complete the weekly sessions, because it had interfered with my marathon/ultra training that I was involved in at the time. I did try to incorporate them both, but it became too strenuous and tiring.

After completing the 50 miler, and not having signed up to any future races I decided to dedicate 3 months of training to the P90X2 program.

I took a picture of myself without my shirt, looking sad and measured myself inputing all the information into the Team Beach Body website to track my progress.  In about 12 weeks, I'll take another photo and remeasure myself and hopefully I'll be smiling in my pics just like those diet commercials on tv.

The workout is broken up into 3 phases. In each Phase, you complete a workout for several weeks or about a month, then move to the next phase.  The workouts consists of core strength, weights, yoga and plyometrics used to create muscle confusion, which in my opinion is a great way to get your body into shape without the plateau. As with any workout, nutrition plays a key role into weight loss and energy gains. If you want to look good, really look good, you have to watch what you eat. I can't tell you how many times I've seen people working out, but haven't changed their nutrition. I know how hard it can be, but with small changes over the course of your life can make a big impact.  

Phase 1/Week 1:

My body is sore. Its a good soreness and a good indicator that I'm working out the areas specified by the workout. I don't want to say that all soreness is good, but I've been working out long enough to know the difference between good soreness and my left arm is feeling numb with a tightening of the chest. IMO this workout phase consists of movements that work the entire body focusing on balance, while utilizing your core. There's a good amount of yoga elements peppered throughout the workouts. There's also weight training and plyometrics, but I think Phase 1 is to build a solid core foundation, before moving onto Phase 2. Just like building a house...a solid foundation first.

...to be continued.